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Family Business Program to Honor Cornell’s Jewelers The Cornell Family

02/23/2024 - The Family Business Program at St. John Fisher University will honor Cornell’s Jewelers with its 100 Year Legacy Award, which recognizes family firms who have demonstrated resiliency within the Rochester business community.

Fisher Announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List Honorees Official Seal of St. John Fisher University

02/19/2024 - St. John Fisher University recently announced the Dean’s List honorees for the Fall 2023 semester, which includes more than 1,400 undergraduate students.

Fisher Ranked High in Several “Best” Lists A student works on a laptop.

02/14/2024 - Two online programs at St. John Fisher University have been recognized by three college ranking websites.

Countdown to Commencement: Caleb Thomas Caleb Thomas

02/12/2024 - The next student to be featured in our “Countdown to Commencement” series is Caleb Thomas, a management student. Thomas was nominated by Tiffany Nicholas, assistant director of student engagement and leadership, and the Office of Admissions.

Event to Spotlight Family Firm Leaders and Their Journeys to the Top Panelists Jack Doyle, Jon Spacher, and Kate Hildebrandt, and moderator Alexandra Justis.

02/02/2024 - This spring, St. John Fisher University’s Family Business Program will host Successful Family Business Succession Stories, a panel featuring three Rochester family firm executives who will share their journey from rising (next) generation to now generation leaders.

Family Business Club is Among Newest SGA-Affiliated Organizations Carol Wittmeyer and Gabriella DiSanto

01/24/2024 - Last semester, the Family Business Club officially became an affiliated club through the Student Government Association (SGA) thanks to the efforts of Gabriella DiSanto ’25.

Institute Prepares Next Gen Family Business Leaders Members of the 2019 Next Gen Institute cohort.

01/17/2024 - St. John Fisher University is currently enrolling a new cohort for its Next Generation Leadership Institute, designed to prepare next generation family employees for leadership roles in their family enterprises.

Fisher Community Making News Sophia Ross at the FUSE conference.

12/08/2023 - Faculty, staff, and students at St. John Fisher University make headlines every day. Here’s a round-up of recent accomplishments.

Fisher Entrepreneurs Mentor Youth Entrepreneurs at Junior Achievement Summit A team of Fisher faculty and students who volunteered at the Junior Achievement competition.

12/06/2023 - A group of business students from St. John Fisher University generously volunteered their time and expertise at the Junior Achievement Entrepreneurial Youth Summit Event held at the end of November.

Fisher Flight Plan Takes Off to Boston Fisher students in Washington, D.C. during Fisher Flight Plan 2023.

12/01/2023 - This April, students will have a unique opportunity that requires a boarding pass, a stack of business cards, and 48 free hours. Fisher Flight Plan, an immersive career networking and exploration experience, will once again take off to a new city, and applications are now being accepted through Friday, Jan. 26.

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